USED PENTRONIX 370

Manufacturer Information:

Brand: Pentronix

Model: PTX 370

Type: Lab / Pilot Spray Dryer

Condition: Used

Construction: Stainless Steel

Heating Method: Electric

Description:
This Used Pentronix PTX Model 370 Spray Dryer is a compact, stainless steel, electric-heated spray drying system ideal for pilot-scale or R&D use in food, chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science labs. It features a top-mounted rotary atomizer with motor, a digital inlet temperature controller, and complete electrical interface and safety functions including an on/trip/reset switch and temperature recorder.
The internal chamber dimensions are 47.5" diameter x 27.5" straight side x 26" conical bottom, with a 12" flanged bottom discharge (collector pan not included). It also includes a roller feed pump, Ono Sokki TM-225 atomizer speed controller, and a Horie Industries 0.2 kW centrifugal exhaust fan (3500 RPM).

Specifications:

Model: PTX 370

Material: Stainless Steel

Heating Type: Electric

Drying Chamber Dimensions:

Diameter: 47.5"

Straight Side Height: 27.5"

Conical Bottom Height: 26"

Atomizer:

Top-mounted rotary atomizer

Controlled via Ono Sokki TM-225 speed control

Includes atomizer voltage gauge

Pump: Small roller pump for liquid feed

Discharge: 12" diameter bottom discharge with flange (collector pan not included)

Fan: Horie Industries centrifugal fan, 0.2 kW, 3500 RPM

Electrical Controls:

Digital inlet temperature controller

Temperature recorder

Thermocouple

Atomizer on/off button

Inlet & exhaust blower controls

Disconnect switch with on/trip/off/reset/open settings

Condition: Used – Complete and functional without collector pan

Features:

Rotary atomization for consistent droplet formation and powder uniformity

Electric heating system for precise, clean, and efficient drying

Full stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance and easy cleaning

Integrated digital controls for temperature, blower, and atomizer operation

Ideal for pilot production, product development, and R&D trials

Compact form factor with robust design for continuous and batch drying

Includes feed pump and blower system for complete spray drying operation

Applications:

Food & beverage ingredient drying (e.g., dairy, flavors, extracts)

Pharmaceutical product development

Nutraceutical powder formulation

Chemical and polymer drying

Botanical and herbal powder production

Material science and nanomaterial processing

Encapsulation of actives or volatile compounds

What Might This Be Used For?

Producing microencapsulated powders, bioactive ingredients, and flavorings

Drying heat-sensitive or aqueous formulations in small-scale production

Conducting R&D testing before scaling up to commercial dryers

Developing proprietary formulations in food, pharma, or chemical labs

Creating custom powders for functional foods, dietary supplements, or specialty chemicals

Replacing or supplementing other bench or pilot-scale drying systems

Supporting a formulation team with in-house, repeatable spray drying capability